Richard Nelson (playwright), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Richard Nelson (playwright)

American playwright and librettist

Date of Birth: 17-Oct-1950

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession: playwright, librettist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Richard John Nelson (born October 17, 1950) is an American playwright and librettist.
He wrote the books for the Tony Award-winning musicals James Joyce's The Dead, the Broadway version of Chess, as well as the critically acclaimed play cycle The Apple Family Plays.